Cromwell Gray vs Gothic Arch
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Gothic Arch (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Cromwell Gray (LRV 20), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cromwell Gray vs Gothic Arch in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Cromwell Gray and Gothic Arch in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Gothic Arch will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Cromwell Gray would.
Color Details
Cromwell Gray vs Gothic Arch Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cromwell Gray on one side and Gothic Arch on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.